Overview

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is hiring an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support for the Academic History list. The successful candidate will assist and report to the Editorial Director for European History, supporting revenue and profitability on the list and developing strong working relationships with authors.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Editorial Director for European History in the effective management of print and electronic products throughout the publication process, including liaising with authors to ensure manuscripts are delivered on time.
• Prepare manuscripts for production, send proposals and draft manuscripts for review, and manage backlist titles.
• Perform other administrative duties to support the publication process as required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experiences

• Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts, handling information sensitively and professionally
• Proactive and able to take initiative
• Good time management with ability to meet deadlines
• Evidence of project management skills

Bloomsbury Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
• 25 days holiday
• 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays
• Work Anywhere Fortnight
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• Peppy Health App
• In-house Doctor
• Eye care Voucher Scheme

And a range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/

Additional information

The role is a full-time, permanent position.

Salary Pay Point or range: £27,000

Application Deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 25th of September 2025.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing